Forum: ECOSOC II Submitter: The United States of America Question of: “The provision of fast and fair distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe”
The ECOSOC II Committee,
Deeply disturbed that nearly 7 million Zimbabweans, which is more than half the population, required food aid during the months of February and March of 2009 (UN World Food Programme),
Emphasizing that adequate food is considered a human right across the world, as detailed in “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights”, Article 25 (1948),
Noting that the government of the United States of America has donated more than 264 million US dollars worth of humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe since October 2007, making it one of the biggest donors to Zimbabwe, and is continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to the nation,
Reminding that in January 2009, the World Food Programme (WFP) was forced to halve food rations for 7 million Zimbabweans for February because of the rapidly rising demand and a lack of donations from other nations,
Recognizing that the WFP needed 65 million US dollars more to continue providing food aid until the end of March,
Pointing out that, due to shortages in farming supplies and a bad market, Zimbabwe’s main harvest in April will not produce enough to feed Zimbabweans,
1. Calls for wealthier member states to contribute with donations of food in order to alleviate the hunger crisis in Zimbabwe and raise rations back to at least 10 kg per person per month (doubling the current rations);
2. Asks that agricultural supplies such as fertilizer and seed are also provided for Zimbabwe farmers so the next harvest will yield enough to begin sustaining Zimbabweans;
3. Requests that the safety of organization workers distributing food in Zimbabwe be guaranteed, meaning that they will not be unjustly detained or harassed while in the country, and that UN peacekeepers be assigned to protect them if harassment is reported;
4. Urges the Zimbabwe government to collaborate with donating member nations and organizations in finding a method of distribution that is transparent and impartial, allowing food aid to be given to anyone who needs it, regardless of their political party or views;
5. Suggests that other nations join the United States in imposing travel and financial sanctions against President Robert Mugabe and members of his government until the new unity government demonstrates that it is effectively dealing with the issues in the country and, in particular, taking the actions described in this resolution to improve the food crisis.
Cindy Forum: The Environment II Council Topic Three
Submitter: United States of America
Question of:” The Question of the disposal of nuclear waste."
The Environment II Council,
Recalling from previous resolution E/CN.17/1994/1 of the Economics and Social Council, that the past five decades have witnessed a sharp accumulation of radioactive waste generated from nuclear weapons programs as well as other facilities involving radioactive experimentations and generations,
Deeply concerned that most radioactive waste is capable of surviving millions of years before it becomes depleted with radiation,
Disturbed by the fact that it is estimated about 200, 000 cubic meter of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste and 10,000 cubic meters of high-level radioactive waste are generated annually from the nuclear power fuel cycle worldwide,
Reminding fellow delegates that the purpose of nuclear power is to decrease the harmful consequences of the use of fossil fuels on the environment including: a) the increase in carbon emissions, b) the increase in global average temperature, c) the depletion of natural resources,
Noting with regret, that for the past century, pollution caused during nuclear experiments have caused a large scale of damage toward local environments,
Acknowledging that the United States is minimizing the effects of nuclear waste disposal, with the construction of a nuclear waste dump in the Yucca Mountains,
Taking note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to issue a regulation that will govern the disposal of power plant nuclear waste in the United States for the next 1 million years,
Deeply disturbed by the reprocessing methods that countries such as France are currently using since they may increase the proliferation of nuclear weapons, causing threats for neighboring countries and local populations,
Emphasizing the need for alternative energy resources that cause little or no harm toward the natural environment,
1. Requests careful investigation of the surrounding area before the construction of nuclear power related facilities;
2. Recommends measures to be taken in the protection of local populations and environment surrounding nuclear power facilities;
3. Strongly suggests nations to help France as well as others that depend heavily on nuclear power to discover methods of nuclear waste disposal that decrease effects upon the local environment, eliciting money and research to find alternative methods to dispose nuclear waste;
4. Invites all other nations to create Local Nuclear Waste Monitoring Association (NWDMA), with its goals to
a) monitor the discarding of nuclear waste worldwide, b) supervise the environmental conditions surrounding nuclear waste disposal facilities;
5. Hopes that by 2012, a global nuclear waste management plan will have been created and put into action by all nation states.
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Forum: ECOSOC IISubmitter: The United States of America
Question of: “The provision of fast and fair distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe”
The ECOSOC II Committee,
Deeply disturbed that nearly 7 million Zimbabweans, which is more than half the population, required food aid during the months of February and March of 2009 (UN World Food Programme),
Emphasizing that adequate food is considered a human right across the world, as detailed in “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights”, Article 25 (1948),
Noting that the government of the United States of America has donated more than 264 million US dollars worth of humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe since October 2007, making it one of the biggest donors to Zimbabwe, and is continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to the nation,
Reminding that in January 2009, the World Food Programme (WFP) was forced to halve food rations for 7 million Zimbabweans for February because of the rapidly rising demand and a lack of donations from other nations,
Recognizing that the WFP needed 65 million US dollars more to continue providing food aid until the end of March,
Pointing out that, due to shortages in farming supplies and a bad market, Zimbabwe’s main harvest in April will not produce enough to feed Zimbabweans,
1. Calls for wealthier member states to contribute with donations of food in order to alleviate the hunger crisis in Zimbabwe and raise rations back to at least 10 kg per person per month (doubling the current rations);
2. Asks that agricultural supplies such as fertilizer and seed are also provided for Zimbabwe farmers so the next harvest will yield enough to begin sustaining Zimbabweans;
3. Requests that the safety of organization workers distributing food in Zimbabwe be guaranteed, meaning that they will not be unjustly detained or harassed while in the country, and that UN peacekeepers be assigned to protect them if harassment is reported;
4. Urges the Zimbabwe government to collaborate with donating member nations and organizations in finding a method of distribution that is transparent and impartial, allowing food aid to be given to anyone who needs it, regardless of their political party or views;
5. Suggests that other nations join the United States in imposing travel and financial sanctions against President Robert Mugabe and members of his government until the new unity government demonstrates that it is effectively dealing with the issues in the country and, in particular, taking the actions described in this resolution to improve the food crisis.
Cindy
Forum: The Environment II Council Topic Three
Submitter: United States of America
Question of:” The Question of the disposal of nuclear waste."
The Environment II Council,
Recalling from previous resolution E/CN.17/1994/1 of the Economics and Social Council, that the past five decades have witnessed a sharp accumulation of radioactive waste generated from nuclear weapons programs as well as other facilities involving radioactive experimentations and generations,
Deeply concerned that most radioactive waste is capable of surviving millions of years before it becomes depleted with radiation,
Disturbed by the fact that it is estimated about 200, 000 cubic meter of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste and 10,000 cubic meters of high-level radioactive waste are generated annually from the nuclear power fuel cycle worldwide,
Reminding fellow delegates that the purpose of nuclear power is to decrease the harmful consequences of the use of fossil fuels on the environment including:
a) the increase in carbon emissions,
b) the increase in global average temperature,
c) the depletion of natural resources,
Noting with regret, that for the past century, pollution caused during nuclear experiments have caused a large scale of damage toward local environments,
Acknowledging that the United States is minimizing the effects of nuclear waste disposal, with the construction of a nuclear waste dump in the Yucca Mountains,
Taking note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to issue a regulation that will govern the disposal of power plant nuclear waste in the United States for the next 1 million years,
Deeply disturbed by the reprocessing methods that countries such as France are currently using since they may increase the proliferation of nuclear weapons, causing threats for neighboring countries and local populations,
Emphasizing the need for alternative energy resources that cause little or no harm toward the natural environment,
1. Requests careful investigation of the surrounding area before the construction of nuclear power related facilities;
2. Recommends measures to be taken in the protection of local populations and environment surrounding nuclear power facilities;
3. Strongly suggests nations to help France as well as others that depend heavily on nuclear power to discover methods of nuclear waste disposal that decrease effects upon the local environment, eliciting money and research to find alternative methods to dispose nuclear waste;
4. Invites all other nations to create Local Nuclear Waste Monitoring Association (NWDMA), with its goals to
a) monitor the discarding of nuclear waste worldwide,
b) supervise the environmental conditions surrounding nuclear waste disposal facilities;
5. Hopes that by 2012, a global nuclear waste management plan will have been created and put into action by all nation states.